Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF POLYHERBAL ANTIBACTERIAL FACE SERUM

Sreekavya B.*, Jithu Viyayan, Sreelekshmi S., Uthara S., Sabira S., Thasni S. and Dr. Santhosh M. Mathews

ABSTRACT

Herbal cosmetics are cosmetic formulations made with herbal extracts that are intended to improve and beautify a person's appearance. The goal of the current project was to create and assess an oil-in-water antibacterial skin serum with plant extracts. A face serum is a beauty care product that has active chemicals that may penetrate deeply into the skin. It can be used as a gel, light lotion, or moisturizer. Preventing rashes and acne is the aim of the anti-bacterial face serum. Here, the antibacterial properties of Indian bael extract, neem extract, aloe vera gel, and olive oil are combined to create a face serum. During the study period of the project work, the product demonstrated good anti-bacterial activity, homogeneity, pH, optimal consistency, light viscosity, and no signs of phase separation. Enriching the skin with potent substances and fortifying its barrier function, the emulsion-  based serum is a moisturiser. An Indian bael contains a flurocoumarin called marmalosine. Due to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial qualities, mallowsin can shield the skin against rashes and acne. The herb neem contains azadirachtin. Antibacterial properties are present in it. For its antioxidant qualities, aloe vera gel is employed. So, in addition to its expected brightening effect, the serum helps to improve suppleness and fine wrinkles.

Keywords: Face serum; Indian bael extract; Neem extract; Aloe Vera gel; Olive oil; Antibacterial; Herbal cosmetics; Marmalosn; Azadiractin; Emulsion-based serum.